Prior to Calcaterra being appointed chief deputy county executive, Bellone had made her co-chairwoman of his transition team. She also served as the founding and managing partner of the New York office of Barrack, Rodos & Bacine.

“I will always be grateful to Regina Calcaterra for helping guide my administration through a difficult first year, including coping with the worst fiscal crisis in Suffolk County’s history,” Bellone said. “While I will miss working with Regina on a day-to-day basis, I am pleased that she is working on behalf of all New Yorkers to improve our utility companies.”